Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
2010 Events
September 9, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Bling At The Museum
Come wearing your best BLING and join the fun. View the current exhibit of vintage costume jewelry and shop our at our jewelry vendors. Dessert and beverages will be served. Free admission~donations gratefully accepted.
September 17, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Lafayette Dinner Program.
Featured at the museum in Rising Sun, Indiana on Friday September 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. will be David Best in the person of the Marquis de Lafayette. Mr. Best as Lafayette will tell of his early years in the chateau de Chavaniac
in the French province of Auvergne, of his father’s death when Lafayette was two, of his mother’s death when he was twelve, and of his paternal grandmother who taught him the values of knighthood. He relates his beliefs in liberty and in the right of common people’s sovereignty that were reinforced when he joined the Masonic order at the age of seventeen. At nineteen he recounts his voyage to America as a rebellious youth who defied King Louis XVI. As one of the wealthiest men in France and with direct connections with the court at Versailles, Lafayette presents himself to the Second Continental Congress with an illegal commission in the Continental Army. He recounts his first encounter with George Washington with awe and admiration. Dramatically, Lafayette relates his first experience in battle at Brandywine. Not mortally wounded he serviced the battle to be hailed a hero both in America and in Europe. He describes the bond forged between himself and George Washington who found in Lafayette the makings of a courageous and talented commander. Lafayette tells of how he hounded Cornwallis’s army by Washington’s unconventional “bush fighting” tactics to finally defeat the British at Yorktown.
Dinner will be served at the museum followed by the program.
Cost of the dinner program is $12.00 for members and $15.00 for nonmembers
Program only (7:30) is $4.00 for members and $5.00 for nonmembers.
Registration deadline is September 14 at noon. Payment must be received by this date to reserve your space for dinner.
Sponsored by the Ohio County Community Foundation
September 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Prehistoric Native American Artifact Identification Program.
Jim Mohow returns and brings his vast knowledge to help the public identify any archaeological artifacts they have. Mohow specializes in stone tools, but will be able to assist in finding a professional that specializes in the proper area of artifact identification. His knowledge is vast and can give insight into how the artifact was used, what it is made of, and how old it is. throughout the day, he will share stories of Indiana archaeology–both past and present.
Mohow’s credentials include a B.A. in anthropology from Indiana University in Fort Wayne, a Masters in anthropology from Ball State in Muncie. His area of specialization is in Lithic (stone artifact) Analysis and has focused much of his research on the Paleo Indiana and Early Archaic Periods (11,000-8,000 B.C.) of the American West. Mohow was a Senior Archaeologist with The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology for more than 16 years. He has taught Anthropology and Archaeology at several colleges and universities.
The program is free with paid admission to the museum.
Sponsored by the Ohio County Community Foundation and Robert Hastings
October 13, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Antique Appraisal
It is time again to search your attics, closets, and basements to look for your treasures. Bob Hill, ceritified appraiser, will return to the Ohio County Historical Society to look at your antiques. Mr. Hill will examine the item and give you a dollar value and he will also give you some historical information about the piece. Each antique apprasied will cost $5 and three antiques will cost $10. The fundraising event for the Historical Society is for entertainment purposes. If you are interested in a detailed evaluation of your antiques ask Mr. Hill for details. Please do not bring any jewelry.
Numbers will be handed out and called when it is time for your appraisal. While waiting you can view the museum and enjoy refreshments.
October 23, 2010, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Nightmare On Walnut Street.
This annual family-friendly event is done in partnership with the Rising Sun Police Department. The costume contest will return along with Dr. Demented’s Science Lab, food, games, straw maze, and haunted vignettes. Come and join in this fun-filled evening of ghouls, witches, and who knows whats.
Admission is free for adults and $5.00 per person 18 and under. Admission includes six tickets for games and trick or treat houses. Additional tickets can be purchased for $.50 each. Food and some activities an additional cost. Free activities include a magic act, balloon artist (he gives balloons away free), bouncy house, and Dr. Demented’s Science Lab.
This year no tickets are needed to purchase food as it will be cash only.
Advance tickets and wristbands for those 18 and under can be purchased at the Ohio County Historical Museum beginning October 1 until October 22. Wristband are $4.00 each and tickets are 12 for $5.00. That is a $1.00 savings on each.
Nightmare on Walnut Street is sponored by the Rising Sun Police Department, Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department, and Indiana Michigan Power, Tanners Creek Plant.
November 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Market Place.
Market Place will be returning on November 13, 2010, at Heritage hall. We welcome handcrafters and other vendors. If you are interested in setting up give Lois a call at 812-438-4915. Space is $15.00 for an eight-foot table if reserved by September 15th or $20.00 after September 15th. the event is home to delicious baked goods made by members and staff of the Historical Society. it is a good time to find a gift when visiting family and friends over the holidays. Shop the booths of antiques, crafts, and much more.
November 26-December 30, 2010
Operating Model Trains.
New in 2010 is the Polar Express train. The new O-scale train joins the Historical Society’s fleet of operating trains in the scales of “G”, “O”, “HO”, and “N”. Locomotives date from the 1830s to the 1990s. The layout will be housed in the museum’s Educational Gallery again in 2010. This space has more room to expand the layout and provide a better venue for viewing the trains. All Aboard! Come and see over ten operating trains and make this a Christmas tradition for your family.
Sponsored by Peoples Federal Savings Community Foundation.
Polar Express Train sponsored by Kent Abraham, Gene Barth, Judge John Cleary, Wayne & Judy Gatzke, Karen Miskell, Dennis Murphy, Kevin & Barb Smith, and Tom Womble.
December 5, 2010, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop
Ho! Ho! Ho! It is time for the annual Santa’s Workshop at the Ohio County Historical Museum. Join in the fun for all ages. A festive afternoon is planned with refreshments and all the material needed to make ornaments and gifts. Santa will even make an appearance to observe his busy elves preparing for Christmas. Santa has even set aside time to listen to the young ones’ wish lists.
Some of the items that you can make include origami animals, Christmas firecracker, traditional Victorian ornaments, coloring activities, jointed bear and trains and more. Make sure to leave time to check out the operating model train layout.
Cost of the event is $3 for adults, $2.50 for seniors 55 and older, $2 for high school students, and $1 for members and those 12 and under.
Santa’s Workshop is sponsored by MainSource Bank
2011 Events
March 25-27, 2011
QuiltFest
This annual event will be held in the Grand Theatre at Grand Victoria Casino and Resort. QuiltFest is a treat for the eyes of historic quilts, contemporary, and art quilts. There are contest for quilts, bears, dolls, and artwork. Vendors with a variety of items relating to quilts, dolls, and bears. For more information go to www.risingsunquiltfest.com.
